Today’s Friday Finds & five-star reader recommendations!

<— Good morning my fellow Outlander fans/Jamie is the hottest book-man alive fans. Look what just went LIVE!!! And even though it’s about Jamie… it’s can be read as a standalone!!

“A young Jamie Fraser learns what it really means to become a man in this Outlander prequel novella. Featuring all the trademark suspense, adventure, and history of Diana Gabaldon’s #1 bestselling novels and the Starz original series, Virgins is now available for the first time as a standalone ebook.”

Plus!! There are more below… and then the recommendations. In fact!!! Like this HUGE favorite from Kristen Ashley (Law Man (The Dream Man Series Book 3) and it’s super-bargain priced right now!!!! She has a HUGE honking, pining crush on her cop-neighbor… this one made SO many swoon.

Anna: I love Mitch Lawson (of Law Man fame) a whole lot! The whole Dream Man series is awesome, but Mitch was one of my favorite hot guys in this series. Plus this whole story is just really great and touching.

Men & Women Can’t Be Friends: A Novel by Elle Kelly <— NEW AUTHOR & A FAMOUS ACTOR ALERT!!! She wrote a book about her bad “friends-with-benefits” experiences and now a Hollywood Heartthrob is wanting to use her book to direct a movie… “In the interest of self preservation, you’d think that I’d try and avoid getting to know the man behind the larger than life persona; especially after I found out the real reason why he wanted to use my book as his directorial debut. But since befriending a man basically turns a woman into a masochist, I didn’t and now my life is a total $#!T show.“

The After of Us: A Judge Me Not Spin-off Novel by S.R. Grey <— HE SUDDENLY FINDS OUT HE’S A FATHER ALERT! “…when an unexpected guest shows up at his farewell party, all Will’s dreams are smashed to pieces. Suddenly, he’s taking a crash course in how to be a father to the five-year-old daughter he never knew existed…” and it CAN be read as a standalone!

Living With Regret by Riann C. Miller <— HE BROKE HER HEART & THEN HE LOST HIS MEMORY and thought they were still together… “After Chase Adams broke my heart, my life moved forward, even though the light I once felt had extinguished. Then I received an unexpected phone call that changed everything…”

Black Dust by Lynn Charles <— M/M ROMANCE SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE “As they explore their renewed relationship, the two men face old hurts and the new challenges of a long-distance romance…”

When We Were Us (Keeping Score Book 1) by Tawdra Kandle <— TRIO OF BEST FRIENDS SINCE CHILDHOOD & UNREQUITED LOVE ’cause she’s in love with one, and the other is in love with her… “What used to be so simple is suddenly messy and complicated. Leo is all I’ve ever wanted, but even if I had the chance to be with him, how would Nate would handle it?”

Canada Square (Love in London Book 3) by Carrie Elks <— OFFICE ROMANCE ALERT and it CAN be read as a standalone! He’s her new boss!! “Fighting against the inevitable, they both try to ignore the attraction, but the flame of desire is too bright. They’re soon drawn into a steamy love affair that they have to hide from everybody, knowing the revelation could cost them everything they’ve worked so hard for, as well as each other…“

The Real Thing by Tina Ann Forkner <— SHE BECOMES A RODEO CHAMPION’S SECOND WIFE ALERT! And he has two children and… “Manda’s desire of being a rodeo cowboy’s wife begins to take second place as she works to reinvent a life for herself and new family, but when mysterious phone calls from Keith’s missing ex-wife dredge up the past, Manda finds her marriage and family in an unusual and heart wrenching dilemma…“

Sugar Rush by Tracey Ward <— Cheryl found us this one! “Sugar Rush by Tracey Ward was released today. I read the previous book Rookie Mistake. NFL players- Each book in the Offensive Line series is a STANDALONE following a different player every time.”

FIVE-STAR READER RECOMMENDATIONS (and bargain finds!)(NOTE: bargain priced when I added them, but prices can change on Amazon, so make sure to check before you finalize your order).

Grey: *Nods and sniffles incoherently* I need all the feels-healers for this one. I can say that there has been a whole lot of Brother Vishous so far who is my very favorite of all of the BDB…. So there is that. (I had to put kindle down and walk away.)

Tessa: *grabs Manny again and hands him to Grey* *puts up a blankie fort* It’s gotta be bad to have that reaction.

Grey: I love J.R. Ward, my 5 minute break is over, I drank my drink, I’ve got Manny and I’m in the blankie fort…I may or may not have a bottle or two of wine and chocolate with me, just in case LOL!

Jean: Wow, Grey’s reaction to The Beast is a little scary and upsetting. I gotta catch up on that series asap!

Amy: *peeks in on Grey in the blankie fort and gives thumbs up* Looks like you’re good to go. Man, all of that from The Beast?? I wish I wasn’t so far behind on the BDB series.

Ela: I need to tackle the Beast, and now I’m kinda scared after reading Grey’s reactions!

Maryse: And…. I’m extra excited after reading Grey’s reactions. LOL!

Dark Notes by Pam Godwin <— STUDENT-TEACHER ALERT and Donna is LOVING it and I’m planning on jumping into this one tonight.

“Hi Maryse! I’m about 60% into Dark Notes by Pam Goodwin and I am loving it. Alpha and gritty and emotional!

Love the heroine and enjoying being inside both of their minds with the dual POV.”

Cristina: I randomly picked a book off my TBR list entitled, “Sweetest Sin” by Sosie Frost. So in honor of first line Thursday, here is the first line: “Forgive me, Father… We can’t do this anymore.” Oh yes! …I’m about 46% in and it’s pretty damn good! We’ll see.. I’m about to dive back in now!

Amy: Well damn, Cristina…I had to click that one immediately. Taboo, taboo, TABOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Jeanie: Ohhhhhh! Sweetest Sin was soooo good. It’s my fave guilty pleasure of 2016. I was shocked stupid but not because of the taboo nature of the story. The writing was really well done. And there were definitely a lot of “Whaaaaat????” “No!!!!” “Eeeep!” moments for sure.

Cristina: Yes Jeanie, Sweetest Sin is definitely packed with all kinds of those moments! I grew up Catholic, went to a Catholic school, went to Mass three times a week, went to weekly confession, etc., so I’m like “WHAAAAT?!” “EEK!!’” *gasps* This book is seriously taboo and ridiculously HOT! I’m 64% in and at the altar scene. EEK!! I haven’t been a practicing Catholic for quite some time now, and even I’m wanting to grab my Grandmother’s rosary and pray for them! I find myself wanting to creep into a corner to make sure no one is watching me read because it feels so forbidden! I’m thinking, “Can the Man upstairs see me reading this?” I feel like I could be smited! LOL… Thus far, this book has definitely been my guiltiest pleasure of 2016.

I just love it when I pick out a random book and it turns out to be AWESOME!! *twirls with Kindle in hand* *then ducks and prays, “Hail Mary…”*

Bird Box: A Novel by by Josh Malerman <— GREAT HORROR STORY and Jean just found it for us on super-sale!! “Bird Box is on sale… today! Loved that book…. totally unforgettable!” AGREED!!! In fact, here’s my review!

“I just finished last night Easy Virtue and then followed with Sweetest Venom (Virtue Series Book 2) by Mia Asher. Sooooo So So Good. best book this year has everything heaps of feeling and lots of Angst. Has a similar feel of Tristan and Danika. Especially through the second book. Keeps your emotions on tender hooks right until the end. Give it a try you won’t be disappointed. Book 1 is cliff hanger so lucky I didn’t start until book 2 came out.”

Jean: I am loving these rockstars! They are each so unique, not just in their personalities, but their sexuality. Loving this series! Can’t put it down!

MichelleS: I, too, loved the Sinners on Tour. It was my first ever Rock Star read – and it was also the first review I ever read of Maryse’s. LOL. Yup….

Maryse: MichelleS!!! #1 in the Sinners on Tour was my VERY FIRST contemporary romance read (and sort of indie, too). I was strictly paranormal for years, and needed a change, and that one was free, so I downloaded it, read it, FELT IT, freaked out and continued to devour one after the other in the “bad boy” genre (mostly all indie since that one).

Renee: Jean I read the first one after I’d read something Maryse said about it being explicitly jaw dropping (summarizing there). I’ll admit it, I was curious My husband was a huge Dimebag fan, so he got a kick out of the dedication. I on the other hand struggled not to picture him as Brian! No thanks! I was surprised how much I liked it! Good to know you are enjoying the rest of them since I have the whole set. I usually don’t like series that leap from one protagonist to the next, but maybe I should give it a try!

Fabi: *throws hands up in defeat* I give in. I’m getting the boxed set of The Sinners on Tour series. It seems like everyone but me has read (and loved) them so I’m diving into 5 books at once on your recommendations. *wiggling with excitement* I want to start this series this weekend.

Jean: You’ll love the Sinners series. I have not gone through a series back to back like this for a long time and I’m loving it!

The Runaway Family by Diney Costeloe <— ALONE WITH HER KIDS AGAINST THE NAZIS ALERT! “When Ruth Friedman’s husband is arrested by the SS, she is left to fend for herself and her four children. She alone stands as their shield against the Nazis…” Super-bargain priced today!

Jean: Just finished Broken Juliet…..sigh…..loved it more than Bad Romeo but both were great! I cried a lot in the 2nd book….so many feels!

Antonella: Totally agree with Bad Romeo/Broken Juliet by Leisa Rayven, the angst in that book was off the Richter scale and you just could not put the book down.

Seven Years (Seven Series Book 1) by Dannika Dark <— MUCH LOVED SHIFTER SERIES! Jan130 recommends this series (and book #1 is super-bargain priced!!) She says: “Mmm. One Second (Seven Series Book 7) by Dannika Dark is out at last. Hooray. It’s tucked away in Paranormals at No. 12. Final book in the Seven series. A good strong well-written series if you like shifters/ werewolves. This series is an original take on werewolves, with interesting characters, some nice romance, some suspense and adventure. (Nice cover too …) I’m ready to jump back into that world right now with One Second. (Where’s my coffee and chocolate biccies?)”

And for AUDIOBOOK LVERS

For those going on a road trip soon, or maybe you’ve got some projects that require both hands this weekend but still allows you to “listen”… check out the free audible trial + 2 free ebooks deal —>

AND! Here’s the fun-tool again! —>Find out which of YOUR Kindle books are available as AUDIOBOOKS AT AN AH-MAZING PRICE!<—Audiobooks for ebook super-sale prices. I’m thrilled with that, and what’s fun is you can flip flop from reading it, to listening to it without losing your spot… This thing is so cool (Amazon calls it “Matchmaker“)! It’s an Amazon feature, that scans your Kindle books and will list all of the ones you have that are also available as an audiobook at a discounted price (not normal audiobook prices). This way, you can switch back and forth, seamlessly between your ebooks and your audiobooks. VERY COOL! (This is the “Whispersync” thingie).

Existence by Abbi Glines <— Fabi is one of our audiobook enthusiasts, and she is loving this one! “Tessa, was it you who recommended Existence by Abbi Glines? I’m listening to it right now and I love it!”

Fighting Silence: On the Ropes, Book 1 by Aly Martinez <— Fabi: “I’m reading/listening Fighting Silence by Aly Martinez right now and it is really great. It’s also a 3 book series but each is a stand alone with different characters.”

The Lead Cloak: The Lattice Trilogy, Book 1 by Erik Hanberg <— Fabi is also enjoying this one! “The Lead Cloak by Erik Hanberg in Audible with a great narrator. It’s about a society that has developed a Internet of sorts that allows people to jump into others’ minds, past and present, and live vicariously through them. No privacy! Not even in thoughts.”

Naked in Death: In Death, Book 1 by J.D. Robb <— Belinda loves THIS series (actually it seems everyone who reads it, does!) “This is by far one the best series of books I have read. I started with the Kindle books and now have the Audio books. Anxiously await each new book, it’s like Christmas morning with each one. Have recommends this series to all my friends and family. Even have my husband hooked on this series. We love listening to them together. Makes “our time” more special.”

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Maryse….just wanted you to know that “Stanton Series” is $4.99 for the box set of all three books, and free unlimited. I am 70% and they are awesome……give me some Stanton……it has everything angst, passion, suspense, hot, hot, hot…..great series for anybody that is uncertain.

Ohhhhhh! Sweetest Sin was soooo good. It’s my fave guilty pleasure of 2016. I was shocked stupid but not because of the taboo nature of the story. The writing was really well done. And there were definitely a lot of “Whaaaaat????” “No!!!!” “Eeeep!” moments for sure.

*throws hands up in defeat* I give in. I’m getting the boxed set of The Sinners on Tour series. It seems like everyone but me has read (and loved) them so I’m diving into 5 books at once on your recommendations. *wiggling with excitement* I want to start this series this weekend.

and for my new audible listen, I’m going to start Jan30′s recommendation, Seven Years. It sounds like it’s a complete series now and the books may read as stand alones anyway. I didn’t even check on the narrator before buying this one. lol I think I’m a little giddy with wanting to start new books this weekend.

I meant to read Stanton since I bought it last week. …maybe next

I’m going to finish up Reckless by Nicole Edwards which I picked up on sale yesterday, then I’m kicking off my weekend reads.

nobody better bother me this weekend, it’s going to be a pajama only party

Yes Jeanie, Sweetest Sin is definitely packed with all kinds of those moments! I grew up Catholic, went to a Catholic school, went to Mass three times a week, went to weekly confession, etc., so I’m like “WHAAAAT?!” “EEK!!’” *gasps* This book is seriously taboo and ridiculously HOT! I’m 64% in and at the altar scene. EEK!! I haven’t been a practicing Catholic for quite some time now, and even I’m wanting to grab my Grandmother’s rosary and pray for them! I find myself wanting to creep into a corner to make sure no one is watching me read because it feels so forbidden! I’m thinking, “Can the Man upstairs see me reading this?” I feel like I could be smited! LOL… Thus far, this book has definitely been my guiltiest pleasure of 2016.

I just love it when I pick out a random book and it turns out to be AWESOME!! *twirls with Kindle in hand* *then ducks and prays, “Hail Mary…”*

I’ve been on a Lauren Layne kick recently. Enjoyed all I’ve read so far (Blurred Lines, After the Kiss, Love the One You’re With and Just One Night). Taking a break to read the latest Sylvia Day. Feels like I’ve waited forever for it!

Fabi, PJ party?! I’m in!! I need to find a series to read! Will I get peanuts thrown at me if I admit I’ve never read the Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning??? I’ve wanted to for so long, but the price of paranormal books keeps me from taking that plunge. I think I may bite the bullet and buy the first book tonight.

Okay, so yesterday I was reading a page of Bloodline and though, ooh, Fearless! Yep, the squirrel urge bit me. So I read the book insanely fast, not wanting to put it down. Now the series is over. I hope she writes another series. I’m happy how that one ended.

Anything with Jamie in it is going to be a one-click for me – since we are married in another life, and all that – sooooooo – Virgins it is….

And since I’m already at amazon, I will pick up the second one on te list too, because that’s one of my all-time favorite series ever ever ever – Knights of the Black Swan – Journey Man. This is Glendennon Catch and Elora. So cool. And I am hoping for some scenes with Rammel Hawking (fanning self).

Still reading The Beast. Slowly devouring that one. (I love all the BDB stuff, but don’t like adding new people in the mix all the time….. UGH….). Rhage just held Wrath’s baby (oh gosh, that’s not a spoiler I hope for anyone?) – anyway, it melted me – just melted me.

Ela, it’s so taboo to me because I grew up Catholic. I had all that tradition engrained in me by the tender age of 5, so reading books that involve Priests just carry that extra forbiddeness to me. It may not be so much for others. It’s a really good book though! I’ll have it finished tonight.

Cristina I love your description of your reading of Sweetest Sin. You guys are hilarious. Reading the comments always makes me smile (as well as giving me great books recs).

Moning’s Fever series is well worth the read, BTW, although yeah, a bit pricey. The library may be a good option. I have to say, though, I thought the quality of the series deteriorated as it went on. Started off really great – interesting, original, powerful. But maybe Ms Moning was a victim of her own success, and in her aim to please readers and stretch out the storyline, IMO it got stretched a tad too far in the later books. I started to lose interest in the later books. When you’re reading a fantasy series and you start yawning and thinking yeah, whatever, what else is on my TBR? I’m hanging off on reading Iced (#6 in series), even though I bought it. Pretty mixed reviews for that one.

Girls, enjoy the Sinners on Tour. You’re in for a hot and saucy ride. Hang on!

Jan – those are all my exact thoughts on The Fever Series… Seriously… But I loved Iced (avoided it forever)… So if I were you, I’d pick it up. I think you’ll be surprised. Now Burned… Argh…. No comment… And Feverborn… Argh….

I’m reading Dark Notes (that recent student-teacher romance – or… whatever it might end up being) and OMG it is DARK from the start.

She goes to a privileged school for the arts, but her home life is far from that. My goodness… and yet the writing is SO good. I sampled and now I just one-clicked and am reading it for good! I’m nervous.

Wait, wait, wait…Dark Notes is a student-teacher book and dark? Ah hell. *click* I’m actually REALLY in the mood for taboo so it’s either DN or Sweetest Sin, especially after Cristina’s mini-review. Between that and Maryse’s comment on DN, I’m torn. (Tessa, I still have NOLA pulled up on my Kindle app and will get back to it soon…promise!)

Michelle somehow I’ve missed out on Knights of the Black Swan. The series hasn’t come my way before, but I see book 1 The Familiar Stranger is free at the moment * clicks * (Yeh, I know I’m reading shifters at the mo but it’s free….) I’m not usually a massive vampire fan. (Sorry) * hides behind Kindle under a rain of peanuts * but it looks pretty darn sweet. And I didn’t really mind the vampires in Mercy Thompson, so I’m keeping an open mind….

Are all of the books worth reading and should they be read in series order?

Sinners on Tour is off the charts steamy. I love that it has a great backstory that doesn’t get old or dated. Erm, steam though. Trey. 0.0 I can just see him standing there, stripping *spoiler* with his eyes while he sucks on his lollipop. And that’s before he gets down to business. *fans self*

Amy – no, Sinners on Tour is about a rock band, each book is a different member. Original Sinners is a series that is crazy good erotica at its finest with great writing & great characters & LOTS of taboos!!!! Loved both series for different reasons & moods.

Oh hell. Stop with the PP… didn’t I tell you we could not abbreviate Paper Princess it wasn’t allowed! *stomps feet* This, *draws line in the sand* is a PP free zone, just like it is also a manatee free gif zone, I’m not clicking on any of those links btw… *nope, not this girl.* nuh uh, no way, not happening…

I’m going to tuck in with The Beast. Wow, that just sounds… awesome. I’d like to thank J.R. Ward for making all of my posts sound pornographic for the next … I don’t know… however long it takes me… *eyebrow waggle-snort* see there I go again.

I want to read Beast so bad but I’m terrified! Rhage is my favorite and I don’t want to see him suffer (though I bet he looks good all angsty teehee). I think I’ll build a blankie fort for myself this weekend and read. I’ll make my pup stay with me in case I need a hug

Tessa, I’m dying to get to Trey’s book. I’m almost done Hot Ticket with Jace which is waaayyy different! Backstage Pass is my fav so far and it was really HOT! And yes, I admit that while I normally skip some of the boring sex scenes in books, these scenes are NOT boring…..so no skipping for me! Olivia Cunning sure knows how to write it good! Lol!

I loved the stuffed Manny btw….not scary. I actually pet one in the Keys and they are really not that cute…. (don’t yell at me)!

Finished After I Do and loved it; loved Forever, Interrupted a smidge more just for the last little bit and that ending but her writing is inspired! Still trying to finish Dirty Red and Avoiding Responsibility…miniscule reading time during the week

Excited about Outlander, both new book and season. Hope the show keeps up the momentum!

Some good FREEBIES today that I do not think the fabulous Amy has posted
Bang by EK Blair
Something for the Pain by Victoria Ashley
Point of Return by Stacey Lynn
Indulge by EB Walters
Coming in From the Cold by Sabrina Bowen
True Love Way by Mary Elizabeth
Fix You by Christine Bell

Finished “Sweetest Sin” tonight. Perfect ending to a really great story! I can hang my Grandmother’s rosary up! Redemption has been found! I’m so happy I got to read this hidden treasure. Beautifully written. I would only add that the story could have been written into two books. While the book is satisfying enough by itself, I would like to have witnessed the first part of their journey. The story comes to us after their friendship and feelings have already developed, but neither have acted upon them or confronted each other about them. I wish I could’ve been there for that part, yet somehow I don’t feel shorted. The author did a fantastic job giving us everything we need to become entranced with these two and their forbidden story! Loved it!!

Michelle, I know people say Maybe in Another Life isn’t as good as the other 2 by TJR, but I LOVED it. I love them all. Definitely my favorite writer. If you loved both of those, I’m sure you’ll like it.

Jan130, I really enjoyed Knights Of The Black Swan series by Victoria Danann. I’ve just seen on this list #9 is out – eeeek!! I’ve only read the first 4!! I look forward to thoughts on My a Familiar Stranger, enjoy!

Ladies…ya’ll are hilarious! Playing catch up since I have been in a Gideon fog *fans self*. There is NOTHING better than a hottie alpha, a little broken but oh so possessive! Needless to say I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED One with You! Also, nothing better than seeing Eva finally come into her own, strong and fierce with her love.
The last two books in this series were definitely a 4.5 to 5 star for me.

*derailed* reading plans are all over the place even though it’s a good problem to have (and I’m still refusing to change out of my PJs).

I have an ARC from Caethes Faron. Her Measure of Devotion series is one of my all time favorites. Her newer In Distress book is a five star. Those were mm books. Her new one, Magic Born, releasing next Tues., is a new adult urban fantasy. It’s completely different than what I’ve read from her before. I’m so excited to read something so different from her. I’m expecting her signature, tummy twisting angst in a brand new setting.

Done. It had some problems for me but definitely want to know what happens next.
I just hope that the CH doesn’t resolve too quickly.
Even would like it if sometime goes by before it even starts to be resolved.

Lol. Just posting about on review too. So has me thinking. But, yes. Make it a sea change.
Ever since that Beck album I’ve loved that expression.
Off to do some online shopping then decide what is next.

See, both of your reactions are why I don’t go into hate mode with CH. It can be the catalyst of some major story and angst. Especially the ones that have you twisting and turning. Those are the ones you can go back to a year later, read a few pages, and remember everything. I did that with Breaking Him/ Her. I read a few pages and poof, remembered it all and my stomach began twisting.

I’m reading a sample of a book whose cover grabbed my attention. This part made me snort-laugh:
“Some of us haven’t made it yet, which, by the way, is why I thought I was being called in from Houston to be in this meeting, but clearly it was to play sit and spin on my thumbs as they tickle my ass waiting for you.”

Men & Women Can’t Be Friends: A Novel by Elle Kelly. No idea if it’s going to be my next read yet. Starting somewhat slow, but liking this part.

Yeah I don’t seem to have strong feelings about them. I think like Fabi pointed out they became popular with ebooks, especially self published ones. And probably too popular.
Like Maryse pointed out if you do them make it worth it. Not solved by the first chapter of the next book. Then it could of been one book.
When it does really annoy me is when it is a book I didn’t really like cause I don’t even get the satisfaction of having it all tied up.

Bev, the cheap CH is something I hate, because the only word is pointless. It seems more of a drive to make you buy a book than to actually tell a decent story. I’ve actually stopped reading books because of it. That’s right up there with the “tragedy prologue”. You know, this sad thing is going to happen and I want to suck you in by spoiling it or making it sound worse than it is” prologue. *grumbles*

Student teacher, but she’s severely abused at home… and OMG so not innocent. So it doesn’t make her age thing too creepy since she needs all the help she can get. and I don’t mean “not innocent” by way of her being a conniving character…

I mean, she’s seen things and had to do things to stay alive. You really feel for her. It’s incredible.

I’m about half way through Dark Notes and LOVING it! Started this morning and can’t put it down. Definitely some dark tones. I feel for everything that she’s been through and going through to survive! I just passed the parking lot scene when all hell breaks loose! I literally gasped out loud and put my hand over my mouth. OMG!!!

I just started Once Upon a Rose by Laura Florand. I just stopped in the middle of the meet cute because it is a seriously cute meet cute.
I’m not sure how the rest will be, only on page 9, but somebody should read the sample just to read the meet cute.

Okay, Bloodlines. It’s good but reading time has been less than average so I’m still reading it. Can so,done on Goodreads send me a message to tell me what Rose did to Adrian. It’s been years, literally, and I don’t remember that detail.

Renee, I’m absolutely reading Maybe in Another Life. Hopefully I do not put it off as long as After I Do..sometimes I really kick myself!

The first Outlander episode was awesome…the guy who plays Frank, his scenes were WOW! I always wanted to read about more of the reunion between Frank and Claire and getting that straight off was perfect for me

Random question, what’s the best romance (paranormal, contemporary, fantasy, scifi, historical – I read them all) that you’ve listened to on audiobook? I have two credits burning a hole in my digital pocket…

Michelle, I’ll look through my Audible library and get you my top five star listens. But, right off the top of my head, Lover at Last was a huge favorite of mine. But, you have to have followed the series to get the full impact, even though it’s a stand alone novel inside the series.

Renee, I know I could not possibly be disappointed. Even if I disliked a story, her writing would carry my interest alone!

Fabi, I got the reduced price for the next three months for audible like you said. I have been listening more than reading with my schedule so it may be worth the investment. I’m on book 9 but I really REALLY want to catch up with the series! I would love any suggestions as always

OK Michelle. This was harder than I thought it would be. First because I couldn’t sort by rating on Audible.com but second and most importantly, a lot of my 5*s were part of a series. I tried not to include any more of those. Then…I ran into the fact that you’ve probably already read all my 5* romance books, so I threw in some that were outside the romance genre for you to look at.

Finally, for whatever it’s worth, my top 3 wish list items on audible are:
1. The Beast by Sherrilyn Kenyon (getting this one on the 18th because I have to listen to this narrater – he’s simple the voice of the BDB for me)
2. Seveneves by Neal Stephenson (because I can’t believe I’ve waiting this long to read this one)
3. Blood Destiny by Tessa Dawn

By the way, everything on audible is on a half-price sale until the 18th of this month!

Haha it took me a minute to read and process all that awesomeness! And now I can’t decide because those all look reallllllyyyy good…maybe because I’ve heard you rav about them both multiple times, either The Warded Man or Hominids…

Both are wonderfully weird. The Warded Man starts with the characters at a young age. They grow up throughout the series. The Hominids characters are adult at the outset. Both series are entirely unique.

You definitely got the hang of those Audible credits. I use mine on the expensive books and fill in during the month with the $1.99 whyspersync ones on my Kindle tbr.

If I remember correctly, I think they’ll offer you one more reduced rate period after the initial one. I’m not 100% sure because when I did it some years ago I had the highest monthly subscription book number because I was commuting such long distances. It was way better than listening my constantly off key singing. Ha!

Michelle if it is sale & credits again try a sample of Simon vs the HomoSapiens Agenda.
I love music or podcasts for commutes, walking, cleaning, etc. Just can’t seem to get into audio. Well, except David Sedaris.

Fabi and Tessa, this book is fantastic….FANTASTIC! I might not be able to restrain myself from going right to the next one. Unique plot, writing on point, characters well developed – has a Brandon Sanderson feel which means Brett is another auto buy

Y’all go ahead and put me in the group with Tessa and MichelleS. That particular model doesn’t do it for me. When he started popping up on every single cover, I couldn’t believe it. The single one I didn’t like was all of a sudden everywhere. The fates were against me. :-/

OMG Bev… *snorrrrrrrt!!* You always come up with the most hilarious scenarios. And Fabi…fort dwellers? LOL!!!!

No, I’m not going to RT. Like I said before, I cancelled my plane and hotel reservations because of possibly closing and moving that (this coming) weekend. I COULD have re-booked with the plane tickets being twice as much, and no telling how much a room would cost me at this point, but after the horrid time we had moving and how badly hubby and I were getting into it for days, I decided a weekend away together would be better for us than me taking off to Vegas…even if I was looking forward to it all year. Sooooo, I booked us a weekend at a bed-and-breakfast (in the honeymoon suite!!) in this adorable Dutch-themed town. I said it last year and I’ll say it again this year…there’s always next year!!!

Yep $3 It’s called Cul de Sac and it’s the merlot that tastes like plum, but I’ve had to stop drinking it, now that i’m hooked on Bordeaux, it’s too sweet for me. I like tongue curling dry. Hmmm…I probably shouldn’t say “tongue curling” on this blog.

He knows lol. When he first approached me to beta I turned him down because I’ve read male romances before and wasn’t impressed. Then he got me with my own favorites list and Sylvain Reynard, so I caved. Holy crap. BEST sex scenes for me. Hot, but not crude. Even a little BDSM and I usually don’t like that!

Yep Cheryl! Different perspective that’s for sure! Some people get up in the morning and have a cup of coffee, not me. I got up this morning and re-read that sex scene and now I’m ready to face the week! LOL

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